On 8/10/2014 11:08 AM, dsi1 wrote:
> On 8/10/2014 6:33 AM, sf wrote:
>> On Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:54:19 -0400, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> It's also probably against fire code.
>>
>> I think it has always been against code, but not as well enforced.
>> Also, other residents of the building want to keep their windows open
>> and not smell the smoke - especially when pyromaniacs like that kid
>> have a hand in getting the bbq started.
>>
>>
>
> Like most guys, I like to play with fire so it's probably a good idea to
> ban fires on lanais.
>
> A few years ago, there was a craze in Japan to have a hibachi party in
> your car. Mostly teens and young adults would have suicide pacts and 2
> or 3 of them would start a hibachi fire in a car and die from CO
> poisoning. Recreational suicide as a fad has quelled some but hibachi
> suicide is probably still a popular method in Asia. I think they even
> have warning labels on charcoal bags. It'll never be a very popular
> method on the US because American grills just won't fit.

Au contraire, have you seen:

http://www.weber.com/grills/series/smokey-joe